6 PM Friday 30th August 2019 Update
This is going to be the very lastest update we can put together of all the Carnival Cruise Line ships affected by Hurricane Dorian. The hardest part and thing to keep in mind is that the Cruise Line Itinerary changes are happening very fast.
Carnival Cruise Line
The Carnival Fleet Operations Center in Miami is actively monitoring Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact on the departures listed below. Given that storms can be so uncertain, this information reflects our plan for these sailings based on the current forecast.
CHARLESTON
Carnival Sunshine 09/02/19 – No change to the itinerary, we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL3 to CRUISE (278473).
FORT LAUDERDALE (PORT EVERGLADES)
Carnival Magic 08/31/19 – No change to the itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL9 to CRUISE (278473).
JACKSONVILLE
Carnival Ecstasy 08/31/19 – No change to the itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled.
Carnival Ecstasy 09/05/19 – Still evaluating. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL12 to CRUISE (278473).
There is a possibility Carnival Ecstasy will not be able to return to Jacksonville on Thursday. If the port is closed, the ship will be in a position to dock as soon as the authorities have reopened the port.
PORT CANAVERAL
Port Canaveral is expected to be closed on Sunday through the middle of next week. We are optimistic the port will reopen by Thursday. Consequently, we have made changes to the following Carnival Liberty departures.
Carnival Liberty 08/30/10 – This cruise is now expected to return on Thursday, 9/5. In addition to Nassau, we have added visits to Costa Maya and Cozumel.
· Guests with air reservations on Carnival’s Fly2Fun program will have their reservations automatically adjusted to the new return date. New flight information will be sent to your stateroom.
· Guests with independent air are encouraged to contact the airlines directly as they are being flexible with change fees. In the event you incur change fees, please send us your airline receipt and we will reimburse up to $200, per person.
Guests who elect not to sail will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of your cruise fare and any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment within three weeks.
Carnival Breeze 08/31/19 – No change to the itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL10 to CRUISE (278473).
Carnival Liberty 09/02/19 – This cruise is canceled. Guests will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased items. More details to follow in our email.
Carnival Elation 09/02/19 – This cruise will now operate as a 2 day sailing, departing September 5th and returning September 7th with a visit to Nassau. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased beverage and Wi-Fi packages. Guests who wish to cancel will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of their cruise fare. An email with additional details will follow.
PORTMIAMI
Carnival Conquest – 08/31/19 – No change to itinerary; we plan to operate as scheduled. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL8 to CRUISE (278473).
Carnival Sensation 08/31/19 – We will now visit Grand Turk on 9/2, Half Moon Cay on 9/3 and Nassau on 9/4. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL7 to CRUISE (278473).
Carnival Victory 8/30/19 – This cruise will now return on Wednesday, 9/4. In addition to Key West, we have added a visit to Progreso on Monday.
· Guests with air reservations on Carnival’s Fly2Fun program, will have their reservations automatically adjusted to the new return date. New flight information will be sent to your stateroom.
· Guests with independent air are encouraged to contact the airlines directly as they are being flexible with change fees. In the event you incur change fees, please send us your airline receipt and we will reimburse up to $200, per person.
Guests who elect not to sail will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of your cruise fare* and any pre-purchased Carnival Adventures, Fun Shop purchases and beverage packages. The refund will be processed to your original form of payment within three weeks.
Carnival Victory 9/02/19 – This cruise will now operate as a 2 day cruise departing Wednesday, 9/4 with one port of call, to be determined. Guests who sail will receive a pro-rated refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased beverage and Wi-Fi packages.
Guests who wish to cancel will receive a future cruise credit for the full amount of their cruise fare. An email with additional details will follow.
Carnival Horizon 09/01/19 – Port officials are expected to confirm the port’s status for Sunday by 10 AM tomorrow. We will update you as soon as we have more information. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL5 to CRUISE (278473).
TAMPA
Carnival Paradise 08/31/19 – Please disregard your arrival appointment and make plans to arrive at the cruise terminal between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All guests must be on board by 1:30 PM. We will sail shortly after on our scheduled itinerary. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL11 to CRUISE (278473).
Carnival Miracle 09/01/19 – In anticipation of a potential port closure on Sunday, this sailing will now operate as an 8-day sailing, departing on Saturday evening. Please disregard your arrival appointments and make plans to arrive at the cruise terminal between 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
We will sail shortly after on our scheduled itinerary. Guests who cannot travel on the extended duration, may cancel and receive a future cruise credit. Please sign up for text alerts by texting CCL4 to CRUISE (278473).
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